Monthly Archives: October 2014

You Can Help

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Emuna Daily

The very fact you know about someone who is in trouble means that in some way you are able to help. Otherwise, why would this knowledge have entered your world? ~ Tzvi Freeman

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Chumros

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Halacha must be followed without compromise, but chumros must be carefully evaluated. Am I emotionally and physically able to follow these chumros without losing appreciation for the mitzvah? Rav Yerucham Levovitz, in Daas Torah, Bereishis pp. 19-20,writes that one may not accept upon himself additional chumros if they will … Continue reading →

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No Debt

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Emuna Daily

Der Aibishter Baruch Hu, blybt nit kayn baal chov, far yeder guter zach vos a Yid toot, tzolt ayr bemaytav mit bunay, chayei umezonay revichay ~ R’ Yosef Yitzchak of Lubavitch zt”l G-d does not remain in debt, for every … Continue reading →

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Outbreak in Vilna

Posted on October 4, 2014 by Emuna Daily

In 1848, there was a widespread outbreak of cholera in Vilna.  Rabbi Yisroel Salanter organized 60 to 70 young men to aid the sick.  He personally was in charge of raising funds for medication and convinced doctors to donate their … Continue reading →

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Don’t Wait – Ask Everyone Today for Forgiveness!

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Emuna Daily

If you find it difficult to ask for forgiveness immediately, you should do so before Yom Kippur.  But care must be taken not to forget to ask.  ~ Orach Chayim 606:1; Mishna Brurah 606:3 For that reason, consider joining “The … Continue reading →

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Who is Wise?

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Emuna Daily

In order to learn, a person does not have to be a sage – every person should learn. A wise person is not merely one who learns, but rather one who sees something positive in every person, and from him, … Continue reading →

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It is Up to Us

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Emuna Daily

The way in which one acts towards others determines the way in which Heaven will act towards him…As our Sages state “Whoever has compassion towards others will be shown compassion from Above” (Shabbos 151b); and “Whoever refrains from exacting his … Continue reading →

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